Sender: Human Resources (hr@projectharmony.org)
Subject: Job: Project Harmony
Project Harmony
Seeks qualified professionals to fill the positions of
NIS Technology Programs Manager
and
NIS Technology Field Coordinators
Project Harmony, a not-for-profit professional and educational exchange
organization with offices in the US, Russia and Ukraine currently seeks
qualified professionals to fill the position of NIS Technology Programs
Manager and multiple NIS Technology Field Coordinator positions. All
positions are based in the NIS, working out of Project Harmony field offices
in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Petrozavodsk and Irkutsk, Russia and Kyiv, Lviv
and Odessa, Ukraine.
Project Harmony has expanded its technology program work in recent years.
As a result, Project Harmony seeks new staff to assist in providing support
and services for a variety of programs, including, but not limited to:
* Internet School Linkage Program (funded by the Soros Open Society
Institute)
* Community Connections Program: Recruiting and Hosting (funded by the
US Information Agency)
* Law Enforcement Exchange Programs (funded by the US State
Department)
* Domestic Violence Community Partnership Program (funded by the US
State Department)
* Baikal Women's Leadership Program (funded by the US Information
Agency)
* Children's Rights Web Development Project (funded by the Eurasia
Foundation)
* School Linkages Program (funded by the US Information Agency)
* NIS Student placement programs in US
* Teacher exchange programs in Russia, Finland and Ireland
NIS Technology Programs Manager
This is a full-time position based jointly in Moscow, Russia and Kyiv,
Ukraine. A one to three year commitment is sought. The Programs Manager
will work closely with other Project Harmony program managers to coordinate
technology components and training for a wide variety of participants in the
NIS.
Responsibilities include:
* Overall vision and responsibility for technology components of
Project Harmony programs in the NIS
* Development of Internet resources, end-user training curricula and
technology-focused alumni services for NIS program participants
* Work closely with US Technology Programs Director to create new
initiatives and enhance current programs through the targeted use of on-line
resources, the Internet and E-mail, as well as web site and electronic
resource development and application of other new information technologies
to the benefit of program participants and alumni
* Oversight and management of Field Coordinator staff
* Overall responsibility for technology program reporting and
evaluation
* Assist with the expansion of the Project Harmony web sites (in
English, Russian and Ukrainian)
NIS Technology Field Coordinators
This is a full-time position based in a Project Harmony field office with
extensive travel throughout the regions. A one year commitment is sought.
The Field Coordinators will work closely with other Project Harmony field
staff and the Technology Programs Manager in implementing various projects
and new technology initiatives. Coordinators work very closely with program
participants and alumni from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
Responsibilities include:
* Work closely with the Technology Programs Manager to implement
NIS-based technology initiatives
* Work closely with program participants and alumni to assess
information technology needs
* Assist program participants and alumni to gain Internet and E-mail
access through public access centers, educational and/or low-cost access
providers
* Provide technical support and services for program participants and
alumni in the regions
* Conduct end-user training on e-mail and Internet usage, web site
development and application of on-line resources to benefit or advance
professional goals and continuation of US-NIS collaborative projects
* Collect follow-on information on program alumni for Project Harmony
databases
* Assist with the expansion of the Project Harmony web sites (in
English, Russian and Ukrainian)
Qualifications for both Manager and Coordinators:
* Professional level Russian and/or Ukrainian language skills
(especially seeking Ukrainian speakers)
* At least one year living and/or working experience in the NIS
* Background in the information technology field; additional technical
background in system administration, TCP/IP, Unix, HTML and Java a plus
* Extensive experience with Internet use and development, in
particular for professional development and research
* Fiscal responsibility and experience with working with budgets
* Well organized, ability to manage multiple projects at once,
attention to detail, ability to work independently
* People-oriented, enthusiastic, a good negotiator, strong
intercultural communication skills, team player
Benefits include international travel expenses, health insurance, small
organization with ability for job growth and a friendly working environment.
Salaries commensurate with experience. Project Harmony is an equal
opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send cover letter,
resume and salary history to:
Human Resources - TPM/C
Project Harmony
6 Irasville Common
Waitsfield, Vermont 05673
Or e-mail to: hr@projectharmony.org with subject line TPM/C.
No phone calls please. For more information, please visit our web sites:
www.projectharmony.org and www.friends-partners.org/~harmony
November 12, 1998 - FP mailing list